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. >> australia is on fire. with the second week of record shattering heat, two new colors have been added to australia's weather maps to show it temperatures exceeding 122 degrees fahrenheit. wildfires raged through five of australia's six states. meanwhile, the united states records its hottest year ever. we will go to australia for report. three men of somali descent are arraigned in new york. president obama continues the controversial practice of rendition, secretly detaining, transporting, and holding prisoners overseas. part two of our exclusive interview with sami al-hajj, the of jazeera journalist imprisoned and tortured at guantanamo for six years. >> when i was in guantanamo, i asked myself maybe it is a good chance for me to be a journalist in guantanamo to be a witness. [indiscernible] >> we speak with the al jazeera journalist at al jazeera headquarters in doha, qatar. all of that and more coming up. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. new figures
. >> australia is on fire. with the second week of record shattering heat, two new colors have been added to australia's weather maps to show it temperatures exceeding 122 degrees fahrenheit. wildfires raged through five of australia's six states. meanwhile, the united states records its hottest year ever. we will go to australia for report. three men of somali descent are arraigned in new york. president obama continues the controversial practice of rendition, secretly detaining,...
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in a country like australia, a continent like australia, the driest continent on earth, the last thing you want to do is to deplete or contaminate your water supplies. this is an industry which is going to do one of those two things -- deplete or contaminate our underground water! >> other farmers have fewer misgivings -- simon drury, for instance. many consider him a traitor to the cause, but he welcomes the gas as an additional source of income. on his 2000 hectare property, 47 wells are being drilled. for each production site he receives a few thousand dollars a year in compensation. he's not allowed to say exactly how much. a confidentiality clause forbids it. >> they are trying to help us. they want to do the best for the landholders. because what it is -- it's a joint venture between the landholder and the gas company. we're going to be working together for 20 or 30, as kylie said, 40 years. so we can't be clashing. i mean it's just like a bad marriage gone wrong. >> his two youngest sons are learning cattle herding, but in a few years they'll certainly be working in the gas indu
in a country like australia, a continent like australia, the driest continent on earth, the last thing you want to do is to deplete or contaminate your water supplies. this is an industry which is going to do one of those two things -- deplete or contaminate our underground water! >> other farmers have fewer misgivings -- simon drury, for instance. many consider him a traitor to the cause, but he welcomes the gas as an additional source of income. on his 2000 hectare property, 47 wells...
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the remarkable weather across australia has broken so many records that australia's meteorologist have had to revise temperature scales. a previous cap of 50 degrees celsius or 152 degrees fahrenheit, has proved inadequate this week. two entirely new colors, deep purple and pink, can be seen on weather charts. there has -- it has been much, much cooler in sydney and seven australia wednesday it than tuesday. but it is only temporary relief. more hot weather will sweep toward the weekend, breaking more records and potentially feeling more fires, too. al jazeera, sydney. >> a delegation led by u.s. politician bill richardson is calling on north korea to end missile launches and open the internet. the group, which includes google chairman eric smith toward a state library in penang. the visit has been criticized by the state department, it comes weeks after north korea launched a rocket into space. >> we have been meeting with a variety of foreign affairs officials, internet officials, scientists, political leaders, and of the delegation has have three messages -- first, a moratorium on m
the remarkable weather across australia has broken so many records that australia's meteorologist have had to revise temperature scales. a previous cap of 50 degrees celsius or 152 degrees fahrenheit, has proved inadequate this week. two entirely new colors, deep purple and pink, can be seen on weather charts. there has -- it has been much, much cooler in sydney and seven australia wednesday it than tuesday. but it is only temporary relief. more hot weather will sweep toward the weekend,...
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let's take a look at australia. the benchmark index is trading higher by .4%. 4,710. >>> well, the world's largest consumer electronics show has opened in las vegas. crowds are gathering around ultra high-definition tvs. >> welcome to las vegas. >> more than 3,000 companies are showcasing their latest products at the consumer electronics show. they're shoelg off 4k tvs. the screens have four times the resolution of conventional high definition images. south korea's samsung electronics is the world's largest tv maker. people there have unveiled 85-inch and even 110-inch models. their tvs provide smooth streaming of online videos and voice-operated channel selection. sony has been selling 4k tvs since last year. the japanese electronics maker is the first to showcase a model with a 56-inch organic light-emitting diode screen. japanese electronics makers have been trying to launch 4k tvs ahead of their competitors. they want to turn around their struggling tv businesses. more headlines for you in business next hour. he
let's take a look at australia. the benchmark index is trading higher by .4%. 4,710. >>> well, the world's largest consumer electronics show has opened in las vegas. crowds are gathering around ultra high-definition tvs. >> welcome to las vegas. >> more than 3,000 companies are showcasing their latest products at the consumer electronics show. they're shoelg off 4k tvs. the screens have four times the resolution of conventional high definition images. south korea's samsung...
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australia is bracing for more bushfires. prime minister giulio could -- julia gillard has warned new south wales of catastrophic conditions. protests and vigils are continuing across india over the gang rape of a student. people want tougher laws to deal with cases of sexual assault. the father of the victim has her in a wants to name th newspaper. others say she should only be named its the new law is named after her. the founder of the human rights organization says what is needed now is a total revamping of the police force and judiciary. >> i would like to prioritize police reform and judicial reform, because for us tampering with that, it will receive next to nothing if the police force remains as incompetent and corrupt and dysfunctional as it is, and are forced continues to drag ordinary cases for decades, and even extraordinary cases, including crimes relating to terrorism. they let them drag on for decades on end, and the judicial system, which is incapable of delivering short and speedy justice, should not be trust
australia is bracing for more bushfires. prime minister giulio could -- julia gillard has warned new south wales of catastrophic conditions. protests and vigils are continuing across india over the gang rape of a student. people want tougher laws to deal with cases of sexual assault. the father of the victim has her in a wants to name th newspaper. others say she should only be named its the new law is named after her. the founder of the human rights organization says what is needed now is a...
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australia's economy has cooled. the opposition party says the government has lost control of australia's borders in the face of tens of thousands of asylum seekers. they will claim the government has mishandled relations with important neighbors. as of -- the suspension of live cattle exports to indonesia are thought to have caused offense. election is also likely to be personal in tone. late last year in a speech that went viral, the prime minister accused the opposition leader of sexism and misogyny, saying he treated her without respect because she was a woman. a few months ago, polls showed the labor government was deeply unpopular -- labour government was deeply unpopular. while the date is now known, the outcome is far from certain. >> the united eights is planning to expand its drone program to northwest africa -- the united states is planning to expand its drone program to northwest africa. the us will -- the aim is to gather intelligence against rebel groups in the region. this is where the rebel groups ope
australia's economy has cooled. the opposition party says the government has lost control of australia's borders in the face of tens of thousands of asylum seekers. they will claim the government has mishandled relations with important neighbors. as of -- the suspension of live cattle exports to indonesia are thought to have caused offense. election is also likely to be personal in tone. late last year in a speech that went viral, the prime minister accused the opposition leader of sexism and...
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now, in australia, a completely different kind of crime. the suspects, the smurfs. you see somebody in white pants, and maybe wearing a really skin-tight blue shirt? no, no, no, no. four men dressed as smurfs are wanted for the questioning of an assault. apparently man was standing outside of this convenience store said one of the smurfs asked him for a light? >> the smurfs asked for a light after beating up a guy. >> yeah. the man says one of the smurfs -- >> gayle really loves odd stories. [ bleep ]. >> the man said one of the smurfs asked him for a light. >> got that. we got that. we established one of the smurfs asked the man for a light. >> he didn't have one, and he said a short time later somebody assaulted him. so the police don't know if the smurfs were guilty of the assault or somebody else. that why they're wanted for questioning. >> they just want to find the smurfs so they can talk to them? they should look under all the mushrooms in the field. >> yeah, right. >>> men and women have many different drives standards and practices. this is what shows what
now, in australia, a completely different kind of crime. the suspects, the smurfs. you see somebody in white pants, and maybe wearing a really skin-tight blue shirt? no, no, no, no. four men dressed as smurfs are wanted for the questioning of an assault. apparently man was standing outside of this convenience store said one of the smurfs asked him for a light? >> the smurfs asked for a light after beating up a guy. >> yeah. the man says one of the smurfs -- >> gayle really...
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the conservative prime minister of australia led the fight and what australia did is they banned all of the assault weapons back in 1996. they put in a government buyback program. they bought back 700,000 assault rifles. 700,000 which, given the population of australia would be the equivalent of 40 million guns in the united states. >> not just guns. assault weapons. >> bill: they bought them back. in the 18 years before that massacre, australia had suffered 13 mass killings by guns. there's not been a single one since 1996. if australia can do it, why can't we? why do we have to settle for half-ass measures. peter, what's going on? >> we're tweeting at bpshow. fred says congress turds must be publicly shamed if they oppose common sense massacre-control measures proposed by obama. jean takes a different course. he says these laws and ideas are reactionary and they're deeply flawed. as all reactionary laws are. >> bill: i don't know what that means. >> another tweeter says president obama -- >> bill: in a sense every law is a reaction to something. that's the way the world works. >> p
the conservative prime minister of australia led the fight and what australia did is they banned all of the assault weapons back in 1996. they put in a government buyback program. they bought back 700,000 assault rifles. 700,000 which, given the population of australia would be the equivalent of 40 million guns in the united states. >> not just guns. assault weapons. >> bill: they bought them back. in the 18 years before that massacre, australia had suffered 13 mass killings by...
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there are many wildfires throughout australia. most people in eastern australia experienced temperatures above the 40-degree benchmark. the high in sydney reached 42.3 degrees later in the afternoon. is there anything that you are aware of when it's very hot? >> drink a lot of water and stay out of the sun. >> reporter: the searing heat and dry air triggered wildfires in the southern state of tasmania. the flames are still flaring, and officials are trying to reach people who may be trapped. but the fires have spread to eastern australia. more than 100 have been reported, mainly in the state of new south wales. searing temperatures and strong winds are making it difficult for firefighters to put out the flames. >> there was an expectation, a hope, that something would abate these weather conditions as it moves across new south wales. the fact is that it is not. >> reporter: a firefighter was burned on his hand. authorities warn that the fires could reach residential areas. they are urging residents to stay on alert and evacuate, i
there are many wildfires throughout australia. most people in eastern australia experienced temperatures above the 40-degree benchmark. the high in sydney reached 42.3 degrees later in the afternoon. is there anything that you are aware of when it's very hot? >> drink a lot of water and stay out of the sun. >> reporter: the searing heat and dry air triggered wildfires in the southern state of tasmania. the flames are still flaring, and officials are trying to reach people who may be...
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australia does catch on fire. but the problem with this is that we had temperatures almost reaching 110 in some spots. the weather service in australia had to adjust their color table because the forecast didn't go high enough. now they have a new color, purple. it means really darn hot. we had a very wet season when it was supposed to be wet and things grew like the grass and then the rain stopped kind of like the rain stopped in america with our drought. when the rain stopped it got hot. so you have all of that grass, all of that beautiful grass out there and it is now drying up. in the dry up and the heat it is now just a forest fire, a wildfire waiting to happen. darwin 98. it is summer. this is the other side of the world so temperatures are warm there. 99 alice springs not that unusual. here is the map. that is the new color that australia had to put on their weather map on the key above 50 degrees celsius. you can do all the math you want but that is over 110 or 120 degrees there in the central part of aust
australia does catch on fire. but the problem with this is that we had temperatures almost reaching 110 in some spots. the weather service in australia had to adjust their color table because the forecast didn't go high enough. now they have a new color, purple. it means really darn hot. we had a very wet season when it was supposed to be wet and things grew like the grass and then the rain stopped kind of like the rain stopped in america with our drought. when the rain stopped it got hot. so...
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i thank everyone in australia for coming out to support me. it's amazing. >> jimmy: and all stand up shows? >> all stand up shows. a lot of cool press, met some great people on radio and television. they want me to come back. i cannot wait to go back. that was my dream when i was a kid to go to australia. and the wife and i went there. they flew us first class. i tell you what is classy about this trip not only was i wrong about being on the roof of the plane brks you they gave us pajamas. >> jimmy: oh, yeah right. >> we got in the first class. and when someone hands you pajamas it's so surprising, right? you go to prison you get a jump suit. but to get -- jimmy, when someone hands you pajamas it's like i've made it! i've made it! i'm going to put these on. >> jimmy: sounds like a great trip. >> amazing. >> jimmy: you're launching a website. >> theruckus.com. i've done so many brands and i appreciate the companies that have been calling us about branding them. we put a funny spin on your product and sell it in a funny way. i love doing it. i'm
i thank everyone in australia for coming out to support me. it's amazing. >> jimmy: and all stand up shows? >> all stand up shows. a lot of cool press, met some great people on radio and television. they want me to come back. i cannot wait to go back. that was my dream when i was a kid to go to australia. and the wife and i went there. they flew us first class. i tell you what is classy about this trip not only was i wrong about being on the roof of the plane brks you they gave us...
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let's take a look at australia. the benchmark index is up by 1/3 of a percent. 4,733. >>> well, policy makers at japan's central bank will discuss whether to take further money-boosting steps at a two-day meeting starting next week. they're apparently responding to the governments call for more powerful measures to tackle deflation and support the nation's recovery. a 2% inflation goal is expected to be included in a document to be exchanged between the bank of japan and the government. the b.o.j. policy makers are to show in writing how they plan to achieve the target requested by prime minister shinzo abe. now, it's likely to be a joint statement and not a legally binding policy accord that abe had originally sought. the aim is to maintain the central bank's independence. b.o.j. policy makers are considering expanding their asset purchase program to inject more liquidity into the money markets. the current limit for buying government bonds and other assets is about $1.1 trillion. now, as the central bank and the g
let's take a look at australia. the benchmark index is up by 1/3 of a percent. 4,733. >>> well, policy makers at japan's central bank will discuss whether to take further money-boosting steps at a two-day meeting starting next week. they're apparently responding to the governments call for more powerful measures to tackle deflation and support the nation's recovery. a 2% inflation goal is expected to be included in a document to be exchanged between the bank of japan and the...
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australia's southeast is still burning. fire crews are battling more than 120 blazes across the region. despite the efforts of firefighters, 15 fires are still out of control and far from letting up the blistering temperatures and high winds which make the fires so hard to contain. >> after a week, australia's battle with bush fires continues. the return of more searing temperatures into the low 40's is increasing the dangerer in one of the world's most fire prone regions. strong winds are also forecast. in the state of new south wales, 100 fires are burning. most are being contained by the relentless efforts of the emergency crews. a handful have been causing real concern. popular holiday spot south of sydney, firefighters have struggled to incinerate vast years. as a record-breaking heat wave returns to the fire belt, some residents have had enough. >> we packed up all the things we could get in the car, and said they're ready to go. >> despite the scale of australia's bush fire, no one has been killed. for that, communit
australia's southeast is still burning. fire crews are battling more than 120 blazes across the region. despite the efforts of firefighters, 15 fires are still out of control and far from letting up the blistering temperatures and high winds which make the fires so hard to contain. >> after a week, australia's battle with bush fires continues. the return of more searing temperatures into the low 40's is increasing the dangerer in one of the world's most fire prone regions. strong winds...
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it is provoking protest government syrians in australia. >> they come to my house. they tried to shoot me. my neighbors saw the night. he was screaming in the run away. >> there have been attacks back- and-forth. this community center was fired on last year because it was associated with them. australia's are traveling to syria. some are not coming back. -- australian are traveling to syria. some are not coming back. her brother was killed by sniper last year. she has already been to syria to find out what iran. next month, she will go back with a for refugees. >> i will take the risk. >> the australian government worries up to 300 citizens are there to fight. >> there are reports some australians may have looked up with the extremist elements in the region and may be adopting the ideology and politics of these groups and have potentially been trained in a combat situation by these groups. >> in 2009, police exposed a plot to blow up the sydney army barracks where australians who learned skills fighting in somalia. the government does not want anything similar start
it is provoking protest government syrians in australia. >> they come to my house. they tried to shoot me. my neighbors saw the night. he was screaming in the run away. >> there have been attacks back- and-forth. this community center was fired on last year because it was associated with them. australia's are traveling to syria. some are not coming back. -- australian are traveling to syria. some are not coming back. her brother was killed by sniper last year. she has already been...
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con este resultado aumento su racha de triunfos seguidos a 17 partidos consecutivos en el abierto de australia. djokovic, el dos veces campeo Ón defensor que tambiÉn ganÓ el tÍtulo en el melbourne park en 2008, espera convertirse en el primer hombre en la era del abierto que gana tres tÍtulos major consecutivos en australia. mientras que en la rama femenina, la rusa maria sharapova derrotÓ a la estadounidensevenus williams por 6-1, 6-3 en un resultado inesperadamente abultado en la tercera ronda. con todo, williams podrÍa considerarse afortunada, pues las adversarias de sharapova en sus dos primeros compromisos no le ganaron un game a la estrella rusa. en los tres partidos del torneo, sharapova ha perdido Únicamente cuatro games en camino la cuarta ronda. y en estos momentos se esta jugando el primer partido de la copa centroamericana de la uncaf, guatemala con nicaragua, mas adelante se viene honduras contra el salvador y costa rica con belica. hasta aqui los deportes. ya regresamos con una legendaria agrupacion local.... estamos en puertas del fin de semana y les cuento que maÑana s
con este resultado aumento su racha de triunfos seguidos a 17 partidos consecutivos en el abierto de australia. djokovic, el dos veces campeo Ón defensor que tambiÉn ganÓ el tÍtulo en el melbourne park en 2008, espera convertirse en el primer hombre en la era del abierto que gana tres tÍtulos major consecutivos en australia. mientras que en la rama femenina, la rusa maria sharapova derrotÓ a la estadounidensevenus williams por 6-1, 6-3 en un resultado inesperadamente abultado en la...
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la tenista bielorrusa victoria azarenka revalidÓ su ti Ítulo en el abierto de australia al derrotar a la china li na en tres sets 4-6, 6-4 y 6-3 en una final intensa y dramÁtica disputada en melbourne. es el segundo ti Ítulo del grand slam que gana azarenka que, de esta manera, conservarÁ su puesto como nu Úmero uno mundial del circuito femenino de tenis. mientras tanto en hombres, el serbio novak djokovic se adjudicÓ su cuarto tÍtulo en el abierto de australia al derrotar al britÁnico andy murray en cuatro sets, por 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 y 6-2. vencedor en 2008, 2011 y 2012, el nu Úmero 1 se tambien la copa centromericana de futbol uncaf termino ayer con nuevo campeon, con un torneo pauperrimo en anotaciones donde el campeon goleador solo marco dos tantos, vamos resumen de la uncaf 2013. culmino la decima segunda edición de la copa de naciones de la uncaf, en el estadio nacional de san jose costa rica. por el tercer lugar, la selección de el salvador derroto 1-0 a belice con anotación de nelson bonilla a los 50 minutos, con este resultado, la selecta se queda con la tercera posici
la tenista bielorrusa victoria azarenka revalidÓ su ti Ítulo en el abierto de australia al derrotar a la china li na en tres sets 4-6, 6-4 y 6-3 en una final intensa y dramÁtica disputada en melbourne. es el segundo ti Ítulo del grand slam que gana azarenka que, de esta manera, conservarÁ su puesto como nu Úmero uno mundial del circuito femenino de tenis. mientras tanto en hombres, el serbio novak djokovic se adjudicÓ su cuarto tÍtulo en el abierto de australia al derrotar al britÁnico...
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in australia, volunteer >> firefighters are beyond reproach. in this area south of sydney it's all about containment. frip the fire stayed contained. it was compare atiskly cool. the weekend, though, will see temperatures and the winds pick up. the hope is that the volunteers have done enough. >> greece's parliament has approved a new tax bim aimed at raising more money and stamping out tax evasion. the bill introduces a new annual income threshed -- threshold for salaried worker. >> what is really controversial about this bill is it is attempting to raise $3 billion of new revenues. about half will be raised from pensioners. during the year the government is also going to be cutting billions from cutting. that means greet will be receiving less from the central government and giving it more to achieve this year's fiscal adjustment of $15 billion. this also is happening during a year when the ne -- economy is going to recede further by 4.5% and unemployment is already 36% and a third of greeks are at risk of poffertive and social exclusion, so
in australia, volunteer >> firefighters are beyond reproach. in this area south of sydney it's all about containment. frip the fire stayed contained. it was compare atiskly cool. the weekend, though, will see temperatures and the winds pick up. the hope is that the volunteers have done enough. >> greece's parliament has approved a new tax bim aimed at raising more money and stamping out tax evasion. the bill introduces a new annual income threshed -- threshold for salaried worker....
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. >>> some developing news now out of australia. firefighters are battling scores of wildfires across the southeast. to make matters worse, they are facing blistering temperatures and high winds. national parks have been evacuated. about 100 people are missing. the fires burned through more than 100,000 acres in the area. >>> 4:34. a new look at the numbers confirm what san jose firefighters had suspected all along. it is taking them a lot longer to get to fires now that there are fewer firefighters on hand. the nationwide standard for getting to a fire is 6 minutes 90% of the time but the goal in san jose is 8 minutes 80% of the time. in the past couple of years, san jose has laid off 50 firefighters and taken about half dozen fire engines out of service but reports indicate response times were not impacted. now it turns out a computer glitch was to blame for the false reports. truth is, san jose's response times are among the slowest in the nation. >> we're not looking for "i told you so." we're looking to save lives and property.
. >>> some developing news now out of australia. firefighters are battling scores of wildfires across the southeast. to make matters worse, they are facing blistering temperatures and high winds. national parks have been evacuated. about 100 people are missing. the fires burned through more than 100,000 acres in the area. >>> 4:34. a new look at the numbers confirm what san jose firefighters had suspected all along. it is taking them a lot longer to get to fires now that there...
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bush fires are still burning in australia. fire crews are trying to deal with 120 of them in the southeast of the country. they already destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of land and livestock die. meteorologist one extreme high temperature and winds are likely to return. >> from the ground and from the air, emergency crews in southeastern australia are racing to contain bushfires ahead of more hot weather. these outbreaks in southern new south wales are an unpredictable energy. they devoured more than three and a half thousand square commuters in the most populous state alone. the biggest impact is on farmers, with vast amounts of pastures, crop, and livestock lost. another day of cooler conditions is helping the firefighting efforts. it is run with military precision. heavy machinery helped build defensive lines, while boots on the ground tackle the flames on the front line. air support is critical. the bush fires have been burning for almost a week. further north, parts of queensland have not been scared. a blaze near
bush fires are still burning in australia. fire crews are trying to deal with 120 of them in the southeast of the country. they already destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of land and livestock die. meteorologist one extreme high temperature and winds are likely to return. >> from the ground and from the air, emergency crews in southeastern australia are racing to contain bushfires ahead of more hot weather. these outbreaks in southern new south wales are an unpredictable energy. they...
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the same can't be said elsewhere in australia where fires are raging in victoria and south australia where temperatures are forecast to remain high and extreme heat is heading for the most popular state of
the same can't be said elsewhere in australia where fires are raging in victoria and south australia where temperatures are forecast to remain high and extreme heat is heading for the most popular state of
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. >>> plus, devastating wildfires in australia. gay marriage in washington's national cathedral. and the most expensive pasta you'll ever eat. good morning, i'm ma. i'm mara schiavocampo. if it seems like everyone around you is sick, there's a reason. right now, we're facing one of the worst flu seasons in decades with a virus widespread in two-thirds of the country. hospitals from coast to coast are being swamped with patients and chicago has gotten so bad, seven hospitals have closed their emergency departments diverting patients. and in pennsylvania they're triaging patients in parking lot tents. earlier nbc news correspondent dr. nancy snyderman visited st. john's hospital in the bronx where they almost have more patients than they can handle. >> reporter: what's the status today? >> well, right now, compared to last year at this time, we've seen three times as many flu patients as we've seen all of last year. >> reporter: is it fair to say you're overflowed? >> i'd say, yes, head overflow. >> officials say the outbreak likely hasn't peaked and we're not halfway through the f
. >>> plus, devastating wildfires in australia. gay marriage in washington's national cathedral. and the most expensive pasta you'll ever eat. good morning, i'm ma. i'm mara schiavocampo. if it seems like everyone around you is sick, there's a reason. right now, we're facing one of the worst flu seasons in decades with a virus widespread in two-thirds of the country. hospitals from coast to coast are being swamped with patients and chicago has gotten so bad, seven hospitals have closed...
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look no further than australia, which was just simultaneously battered by typhoons, wildfires, and record heat. and that's in january. imagine what it's like there in the summer. [ laughter ] but ladies and gentlemen -- [ laughter ] -- australia didn't take this lying down. they struck back with new technologies. >> we know global warming has created such extreme weather in australia, the country's bureau of meteorology has added two new colors to the country's weather maps, an incandescent purple and magenta, so the maps can faithfully represent temperatures like 125 degrees fahrenheit. >> stephen: yes, new map colors. i believe the temperature color wheel goes orange, red, purple, magenta, fever blister, and satan's taint. [ laughter ] but what's really disturbing about this continent on fire is that it's got people wanting to do something about global warming. and that brings us to tonight's word. [cheers and applause] the new abnormal. last week, president obama cynically used the inaugural address to push his radical pro-survival agenda. >> we will respond to the threat of climate ch
look no further than australia, which was just simultaneously battered by typhoons, wildfires, and record heat. and that's in january. imagine what it's like there in the summer. [ laughter ] but ladies and gentlemen -- [ laughter ] -- australia didn't take this lying down. they struck back with new technologies. >> we know global warming has created such extreme weather in australia, the country's bureau of meteorology has added two new colors to the country's weather maps, an...
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. >> australia is okay and know how to handle stuff. they know how to handle lance armstrong. >> that was a nice burn notice. he will not find out about it because it happened in australia. >> bill, stop it >> maybe that is where the pant things. >> australia is awesome. >> it is the greatest country on the planet. >> and will, you brought up the fact that one . people bringing up the lawsuit was a republican consultant. the saddest thing about this. is that in the lawsui itself although stu not buy or red many books. >> i think the host brought that up three times. >> did he. i thought he didn't know it was a republican consultant. >> i did mention he didn't read many books. >> that is only half of it. we get to the part where fudge got in trouble. if is a panic rate . we are making small talk and get to the point where his favorite author is lance armstrong. ornings lance. >> you know, he's quite a writer. >> great way to counter the notion that the republican party is a stupid party. >> greg, we'll edit out the part of o'reilly's boo
. >> australia is okay and know how to handle stuff. they know how to handle lance armstrong. >> that was a nice burn notice. he will not find out about it because it happened in australia. >> bill, stop it >> maybe that is where the pant things. >> australia is awesome. >> it is the greatest country on the planet. >> and will, you brought up the fact that one . people bringing up the lawsuit was a republican consultant. the saddest thing about this. is...
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but we are a nation, and we will get through this as we usually do by pulling together. >> australia has experienced extreme weather this summer. record heat waves this month saw temperatures top 40 degrees celcius. more than 100 wildfires broke out across the country. for more on what's happening across australia, we go to sayaka mori. >> significant amounts of rain has battered parts of the queensland. about 850 millimeters has been observed over the past several days. now the rainmaker is situated for close to the sydney area. the good news is that the system will pull away from the land. conditions will improve by this afternoon across new south wales. as you can see within the next 48 hours rain will return to the coast of queensland. further flooding landslides will be a return. as for japan precipitation is snow rather than rain. we're seeing snow showers ongoing across the northwest. we have a high pressure system over the continent. we have a high mountain range in the middle of japan. this is why we usually see dry weather across the pacific side and snowy weather across th
but we are a nation, and we will get through this as we usually do by pulling together. >> australia has experienced extreme weather this summer. record heat waves this month saw temperatures top 40 degrees celcius. more than 100 wildfires broke out across the country. for more on what's happening across australia, we go to sayaka mori. >> significant amounts of rain has battered parts of the queensland. about 850 millimeters has been observed over the past several days. now the...
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i want to bring you this in from australia. dramatic rescue from australia. they've been dealing with widespread flooding. this couple in a pickup truck with a little kid had to be rescued by a helicopter. he couldn't fit in the basket. they used a dive back and hoisted him up. everyone returned home safe. >> we're seeing the after effects. >> dying cyclone, killed three people over the weekend. >>> straight ahead on this monday morning four, relief for migraine sufferers plus thing pentagon raising its cyber security efforts. the 49ers arrive in new orleans could super bowl monday become a national holiday. you wouldn't mind that. "early today" returns in two minutes. >>> welcome back. here are stories making news this morning. the senate is expected to approve more than $50 billion in aid for victims of hurricane sandy which hit the northeast over three months ago. >>> the pentagon is about to expand its cyber-security force five-fold to meet increasing threats against the nation's computer networks. the expansion would add 4,000 people to a unit that only
i want to bring you this in from australia. dramatic rescue from australia. they've been dealing with widespread flooding. this couple in a pickup truck with a little kid had to be rescued by a helicopter. he couldn't fit in the basket. they used a dive back and hoisted him up. everyone returned home safe. >> we're seeing the after effects. >> dying cyclone, killed three people over the weekend. >>> straight ahead on this monday morning four, relief for migraine sufferers...
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en los deportes ya se conoce el segundo finalista del abierto de australia. y enterese de los eventos culturales que tenemos en nuestra area este fin de semana... el servicio de inmigracion y aduanas se esta decicando a combatir la trata humana, la semana pasada 13 hispanos fueron arrestados y 11 mujeres fueron liberadas... tras reunirse con integrantes de la asamblea congresional hispana en la casa blanca, el presidente le aseguro a los legisladores que impulsara propuestas migratorias la proxima semana, segun dijo 1 de los asistentes. como presidente de estados unidos, no va a ser inmigracion 1 prioridad, sino su prioridad en su segundo termino de su administracion. la casa blanca confirmo que las propuestas se basaran en principios ya detallados hace meses. ciertamente hay senales de que lo que fue alguna vez 1 esfuerzo bipartidista de mover adelante la reforma migratoria integral, nuevamente sera 1 esfuerzo bipartidista, porque el presidente cree que asi deberia ser. la casa blanca informo que este proximo martes el presidente obama se trasladara a nevada
en los deportes ya se conoce el segundo finalista del abierto de australia. y enterese de los eventos culturales que tenemos en nuestra area este fin de semana... el servicio de inmigracion y aduanas se esta decicando a combatir la trata humana, la semana pasada 13 hispanos fueron arrestados y 11 mujeres fueron liberadas... tras reunirse con integrantes de la asamblea congresional hispana en la casa blanca, el presidente le aseguro a los legisladores que impulsara propuestas migratorias la...
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another threat to talk about for australia, though. this one is a tropical cyclone, heading toward the northwestern coast of australia. it has strengthened in the last 24 hours. winds sustained at 120 kilometers per hour. it looks like it will continue strengthening as it heads toward northwestern coast. already, gale warnings in place, which means we'll feel the gale force winds within 24 to 48 hours here. more on that story. let's head now to eastern asia, where japan is likely to get very significant additional snowfall to the northwestern coast. anywhere up from 50 to 70 additional centimeters will up the risk of landslides and avalanches. further down toward the south. a low pressure system sitting here, getting ready to move across mindanao. we're watching for development. it should become a tropical depression, bringing heavy rains to portions of the philippine and falling on saturated land so that is going to add to the flood risk here as well. temperatures are shaping up like this. 8 degrees in tokyo. minus 3 in seoul. just at
another threat to talk about for australia, though. this one is a tropical cyclone, heading toward the northwestern coast of australia. it has strengthened in the last 24 hours. winds sustained at 120 kilometers per hour. it looks like it will continue strengthening as it heads toward northwestern coast. already, gale warnings in place, which means we'll feel the gale force winds within 24 to 48 hours here. more on that story. let's head now to eastern asia, where japan is likely to get very...
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three people have been killed in floods in eastern australia. the area has been battered for days by the remains of a tropical cyclone. >> the town of bundaberg has been worst hit. thousands of residents have been evacuated. risdon is also on high alert. new south wales is now bracing for the storm to arrive. >> they have never seen flood the -- floodwaters like this in bundaberg. the raging torrents are threatening to rip homes from their foundations. river levels are getting a record peak. -- hitting a record peak. it is no longer safe for boat cruise. dozens of stranded residents have been plucked to safety by helicopter. or the prime minister, it is the second natural disaster she has had -- for the prime minister, it is the second natural disaster she has had to deal with in a matter of weeks. >> we are being challenged by nature, but we are a strong and smart nation and we will get through this as we always do -- by pulling together. >> in australia's third-largest video, people are bracing for the worst. it is only -- third-largest city,
three people have been killed in floods in eastern australia. the area has been battered for days by the remains of a tropical cyclone. >> the town of bundaberg has been worst hit. thousands of residents have been evacuated. risdon is also on high alert. new south wales is now bracing for the storm to arrive. >> they have never seen flood the -- floodwaters like this in bundaberg. the raging torrents are threatening to rip homes from their foundations. river levels are getting a...
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let's take a look. >> take a look at this terrifying scene this australia. a family, including five children, had to race into the water and cling to a dock for hours to escape this massive wildfire that tore through their neighborhood, trapped by a wall of flames. they treaded in water up to their chins for three hours. >> we saw tornadoes and fire just coming across towards us and the next thing we knew everything was on fire. >> the grandfather eventually found a small boat. thanks to him everyone made it okay. record heat with wildfires across the country. they hope it subsides today. wildfires in that country no more destruction. >> it's interesting to see the impact throughout the globe. but of course things in the united states things were not better. in 2012 we hit a tipping point. we had the highest temperature on record, 55.3 degrees fahrenheit on average in 2012. and of course even though we have all of this evidence indicateing that climate change real, shell completed it's exploratory season of drilling in the north arctic ocean. of course as th
let's take a look. >> take a look at this terrifying scene this australia. a family, including five children, had to race into the water and cling to a dock for hours to escape this massive wildfire that tore through their neighborhood, trapped by a wall of flames. they treaded in water up to their chins for three hours. >> we saw tornadoes and fire just coming across towards us and the next thing we knew everything was on fire. >> the grandfather eventually found a small...
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and australia. he tweets, "you can always tell you're over australia by the brilliant brick red color." >>> and talk about beginninger luck tonight. did you hear about the gold nugget a man fold with a metal detector on a beach in australia? a nugget? it's giant. look at it. 12 pounds of gold. bit one estimate, worth more than half a million dollars. the man said he was trolling the beach for treasure. it's his hobby. but until now, he's never found anything more valuable than bottle caps. >>> and, guess who showed up on twitter today with a new account? it's michelle obama. her firbirthday. she turns 49. and look at this. she tweeted a photo with a new look. she has bangs. and there's someone else who was celebrating her birthday today. and here is a clue. listen, from long ago. >> what's your name? >> beatrice ann hinam. and i like my name. >> that was 8-year-old betty white, on a radio show, her first job. today, she turns 91. still working, and, we say happy birthday, thank you for being our fri
and australia. he tweets, "you can always tell you're over australia by the brilliant brick red color." >>> and talk about beginninger luck tonight. did you hear about the gold nugget a man fold with a metal detector on a beach in australia? a nugget? it's giant. look at it. 12 pounds of gold. bit one estimate, worth more than half a million dollars. the man said he was trolling the beach for treasure. it's his hobby. but until now, he's never found anything more valuable...
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in honor of australia day it will be changed to macca's. a bull on the loose gives a traffic cop the scare of a lifetime but the potentially painful reason why rex is hoping mark sanchez ups his game next season. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back. here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. florida police officers looked more like rodeo clowns as they tried to haul in three bulls on interstate 75. the loose livestock trampled one officer after a traffic accident freed them from their trailer. authorities captured two of the animals, but unfortunately one that ran off had to be put down. >>> well, this next one is hard to watch a brazen thief tossing an 80-year-old woman to the ground as she rips her purse away. dallas police released the video of the december robbery hoping for leads on the suspect. more than $200 was stolen from that victim. >>> a new jersey man's climb to the top of a hurricane-battered sandy roller roaster, hoping to shine a spotlight on recovery efforts. he unfurled a flag. poli
in honor of australia day it will be changed to macca's. a bull on the loose gives a traffic cop the scare of a lifetime but the potentially painful reason why rex is hoping mark sanchez ups his game next season. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back. here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. florida police officers looked more like rodeo clowns as they tried to haul in three bulls on interstate 75. the loose livestock trampled one...
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australia open of starts in the fortnight. she is currently in china in preparations for the millburn and then. last time, she is beaten in a third round. she needs to improve to win back a place in the top 10. >> we're trying to get ready in two weeks. we are just not ready for the matches. the australian open is where i had my most difficulties and i'm trying this year for better preparation to be more ready. i will try my best. >> as much of the world celebrate new year's eve, alex burton is celebrating his birthday. his office of member wish to united manager the best. >> happy birthday. congratulations. happy new year to him and his family. >> now to a good comeback story -- sweden [indiscernible] 1 hydro when a torn achilles' tendon ruin her chance for the olympics. then came the 2005 world athletic championships in helsinki. she made it back from injury and became the world champion. >> my greatest moment on sports and i would say my life was winning the world championship. getting a gold medal was fantastic and the pre
australia open of starts in the fortnight. she is currently in china in preparations for the millburn and then. last time, she is beaten in a third round. she needs to improve to win back a place in the top 10. >> we're trying to get ready in two weeks. we are just not ready for the matches. the australian open is where i had my most difficulties and i'm trying this year for better preparation to be more ready. i will try my best. >> as much of the world celebrate new year's eve,...
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>> casey station is the largest of australia's research bases in antarctica. during the summer, we can have more than 100 people here. most of the science is done in the summer. that's when the animals are here. there's more opportunity to work. >> reporter: the experts are trying to understand the impact of climate change by examining links between ice volume and wildlife. this unmanned apparatus can check the condition of under water ice. it can precisely measure thickness and record changes in volume. scientists also use krill as a sort of canary in a coal mine. the small crustaceans live below the ice. estimates suggest their population is in decline. researchers artificially changed the environment to monitor the impact on the crustaceans. they're trying to find out if the thinning of the ice could affect krill numbers. bigger animals at the south pole provide even more data. scientists in the university of tasmania have attached small devices on elephant seals to record their movements and the temperature of the sea where they swim. they're aiming to det
>> casey station is the largest of australia's research bases in antarctica. during the summer, we can have more than 100 people here. most of the science is done in the summer. that's when the animals are here. there's more opportunity to work. >> reporter: the experts are trying to understand the impact of climate change by examining links between ice volume and wildlife. this unmanned apparatus can check the condition of under water ice. it can precisely measure thickness and...
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and plucked to safety from floods in australia, helicopter crews are saving young and old. the french army says that paratroopers have taken control of the northern part of the city of timbuktu. special forces parachuted down to check on checkpoints on key access routes to the city. jackie is with the french army at timbuktu airport. how significant is this all, jackie? >> in terms of capturing timbuktu, it would appear to be the beginning of the end. late on sunday, as you mentioned, paratroopers landed in the more rigid in the north. they really are consolidating their hold, not just on the airport, but on the area around it. the information that we are getting is that we will not see advanced bother from the airport for a few hours yet. in terms of getting information on what is happening inside the city itself, we have some exclusive pictures from inside timbuktu that show rebel fighters leaving the city. a short while ago the man described himself as the third deputy mayor of timbuktu. not sure what happened to the mayor had -- to the mayor himself. he gave a very posi
and plucked to safety from floods in australia, helicopter crews are saving young and old. the french army says that paratroopers have taken control of the northern part of the city of timbuktu. special forces parachuted down to check on checkpoints on key access routes to the city. jackie is with the french army at timbuktu airport. how significant is this all, jackie? >> in terms of capturing timbuktu, it would appear to be the beginning of the end. late on sunday, as you mentioned,...